Full 2005 MINI Specifications
In an effort to settle bets between friends and increase everyone's automotive knowledge just a bit, here's the latest technical data on the entire range of 2005 MINIs. From the gear ratios...
Why the S in MCS?
With the recent conversation regarding the next generation MINI going from supercharging to turbocharging there have been some questions about whether the “S” in Cooper S will remain. For those that know...
MINIUSA Pricing/Equipment Changes
Before everyone gets too excited about the headline, this should be old news to most MotoringFile readers. We reported almost three months ago about the base price changes for US cars wholesaled...
Another Angle on the Next MINI
Yes the next generation MINI is coming a couple of years. And with it we should see some welcome improvements in a couple of key areas. First off the Cooper and Cooper...
MotoringFile 2004 Holiday Gift Guide
We’d like to introduce the MotoringFile 2004 Holiday Gift Guide downloadable PDF. Instead of just posting a few gift ideas like we did last year we’ve created a downloadable PDF that can...
Next MINI: Evolution over Revolution
As we've mentioned previously here on MotoringFile the next MINI will more of a evolution rather than a revolution in terms of it's design and styling. Autocar (UK) has a spy pic...
2005 MINI Owners Manual PDF Released
After an extra long wait the 2005 MINI owners manual (US version) is finally available at the Owners Lounge as a downloadable PDF. You can also download it in our “files” section...
MF Mailbox: The MCS Intake Round-up
We get a lot of email in the MotoringFile inbox about which mods to do first and which aftermarket parts are the best. However one of the most asked questions recently is...
Student's Award-Winning MINI Concept
Update: We were hoping for some clarification on these images and I’m happy to say we finally got it. The images above are from a BMW sponsored contest for design students where...
The Next Generation MINI, Your Way
Recently, I heard from a friend at MINI who mentioned how he finds it great fun watching MotoringFile visitors speculate on the next generation MINI – the R56. I suppose he's right...